Overall, I have no complaints about the NBCSN coverage of the races. Basically, they are picking up where Speed left off. I like the little boxes of the race action during commercials on the live broadcast - it is better than nothing and, for DVR folks, it forces us to actually see the commercials. If I remember correctly, every ad was for side by side ATVs. I think I'll go with the Can-Am over the Polaris.

The other difference (when compared to Speed) is that the NBCSN pre-show seems to feature a lot less of Buxton's grid walk and more live shots of the hosts in the studio with the pointy table. It was great to have Varsha back for Malaysia - he's the Vin Scully of F1 in the US.

I watched motorsports in the States for a couple of years in the mid 90's & thought how terrible the CART & F1 coverage would have been without Bob Varsha. By far & away the best commentator. He could read a race developing & speak at the same time. Glad to hear he's still around.
There was another good guy who used to report from the pits - was it 'Jerry Somebody'?

I watched motorsports in the States for a couple of years in the mid 90's & thought how terrible the CART & F1 coverage would have been without Bob Varsha. By far & away the best commentator. He could read a race developing & speak at the same time. Glad to hear he's still around. There was another good guy who used to report from the pits - was it 'Jerry Somebody'?

The Tour De France coverage ran over into the British GP slot and they have a news segment and give away the results of the race they are just about to show.

Yeah, completely stupid move from NBC here. Spoiled the race for me, unfortunately. They've been fantastic so far, though, considering it's their first year, so I can forgive them a slip or two like this. Don't screw it up again, guys.